Abraham vs. Thomas

[Donna McCreary]

I agree Laurie. If anyone here has ever done any farming, you know that it's a roll of the dice if you are going to have a decent crop. Between the weather, rain or lack of, insects, animals, and getting your crop to market (if you have one), its a physically hard job. Imagine what it was like 150 years ago with no pesticides or herbicides, no tractor, and only a wagon to transport your crops. Tough way to make a living.

Once in awhile, Lincoln made use of a good flat boat to transport crops. Not only was it a tough way to make a living, at times, it was (and still can be) a dangerous way to make a living.